Episodes

  • Truth About What Melania Really Does Is Exposed

    Truth About What Melania Really Does Is Exposed
    Aug 10 2026
    Anthony Scaramucci and Nell Scovell join Joanna Coles on a special edition episode of the Daily Beast Podcast. In the first installment of a four-part series on the women around Donald Trump, they ask the question that's hanging over Washington: where are Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump? Drawing on Scaramucci's firsthand experience inside Trump's orbit, the conversation explores why the first lady has become so absent from public life, what her disappearance could reveal about her marriage, whether Ivanka's decision to leave politics has changed the balance inside Trump's White House, and why the women closest to him may have once acted as the only people capable of tempering his instincts. Coles and Scovell unpack Melania's rare public interventions, Ivanka's dramatic transformation from political insider to private citizen, and the complicated family dynamics shaping Trump's second presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Judges Destroy Trump in Utter Ballroom Humiliation

    Judges Destroy Trump in Utter Ballroom Humiliation
    Aug 8 2026
    Hugh Dougherty joins Joanna Coles to break down the stunning court ruling that could bring Donald Trump’s controversial White House ballroom project to a halt—and why legal experts believe the decision leaves even the Supreme Court with few easy options. They also dive into Todd Blanche’s path to attorney general despite fierce opposition from Epstein survivors, the political fallout for Senate Republicans, Trump’s own admission that Republicans could be headed for a brutal midterm defeat, and alarming new economic data that threatens his political standing. Along the way, they discuss White House leaks, growing unrest inside Trump’s orbit, and why the administration’s biggest battles may be just beginning in what could become one of the most consequential weeks of Trump’s presidency. Presented in partnership with PMI U.S., US Businesses of Philip Morris International. #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • This Is RFK Jr.'s Explosive Plot for Power

    This Is RFK Jr.'s Explosive Plot for Power
    Aug 7 2026
    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles dive into another astonishing week inside Donald Trump’s head, analyzing the president’s fixation on image—from his infamous hair to a controversial White House helipad—as they reveal how performance continues to shape his presidency. They examine why Trump refuses to abandon embattled allies, how blame for the Iran crisis is already shifting inside his administration, and why Pete Hegseth may be heading toward the same fate as past loyalists. The conversation also explores RFK Jr.’s surreal new cooking show, the politics of conspiracy and wellness, the scramble among cabinet members already positioning themselves for 2028, and what a pivotal Democratic primary could signal about the future of political campaigning. Wolff offers fresh insight into Trump’s mindset, his obsession with control, and the growing sense that fear of him is giving way to ridicule in ways that could reshape the political landscape. Try QUO for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months at https://www.quo.com/BEAST. #ad Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/ith to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Carville’s Shock Prediction on Trump’s Grim Future

    Carville’s Shock Prediction on Trump’s Grim Future
    Aug 6 2026
    James Carville returns to the Daily Beast Podcast with a blunt prediction about Donald Trump’s future, arguing that the president could ultimately quit rather than face the political collapse he believes is coming after the midterms. Carville explains why he thinks Trump’s power is already beginning to evaporate, what a Trump resignation and pardon from JD Vance could look like, and which alleged financial scandals could come under scrutiny if Democrats retake Congress. He also weighs the risks of another election-disruption campaign, the Democrats’ internal battle over the party’s future, why he believes South Carolina voters could play a decisive role in choosing the next Democratic nominee, and what he makes of Mitch McConnell’s prolonged absence from the Senate Go to https://ro.co/DAILYBEAST to see if you qualify and get started on Ro. For side effects of GLP-1 medications, including Boxed Warning, visit https://ro.co/safety. #ad If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/DAILYBEAST #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • This Is Why Jeanine Pirro Defied Trump: Wolff

    This Is Why Jeanine Pirro Defied Trump: Wolff
    Aug 5 2026
    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles take a closer look at the latest signs of dysfunction inside Trump’s White House, from Jeanine Pirro’s stunning retreat over the disastrous reflecting pool to the murky story behind Trump’s call to embattled Congressman Max Miller. They unpack the Senate’s capitulation over Todd Blanche, Trump’s historically terrible poll numbers and the mindset that allows him to simply dismiss them, before turning to the increasingly chaotic Iran conflict and the risk that Trump’s impulsive foreign policy is making a dangerous situation even worse. Then, the stakes get much bigger as David Ellison’s bid to build an entertainment empire brings Paramount, CBS, CNN and Donald Trump into an increasingly tangled political and media power struggle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • I Have The Proof that Trump is Drowning in Failure

    I Have The Proof that Trump is Drowning in Failure
    Aug 4 2026
    David Rothkopf joins Joanna Coles to delve into another extraordinary week in Trump world, from mounting questions over the president’s handling of Iran and a deepening foreign policy crisis to allegations of corruption, political dysfunction, and the stunning collapse of public confidence reflected in new polling. They dive into RFK Jr.’s combative CNN appearance, the fallout surrounding embattled Congressman Max Miller, the mystery of Mitch McConnell’s extended absence, the latest twists in Todd Blanche’s confirmation battle, and the growing cracks inside the MAGA movement as Tucker Carlson, Laura Loomer, and JD Vance collide. Plus, they examine Trump’s latest Truth Social spectacle, his self-proclaimed golf triumph, and why the hosts argue the chaos surrounding his administration is only accelerating as the midterms draw closer. Download the Kalshi app and use code TDB to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25. #ad Go to https://leesa.com and use promo code DAILYBEAST for 25% off select mattresses plus an extra $50 off, exclusive for The Daily Beast Podcast listeners. #ad Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://hims.com/beast to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Trump's Stunning Humiliation Over AG Exposed

    Trump's Stunning Humiliation Over AG Exposed
    Aug 3 2026
    Andrew Weissmann returns to the Daily Beast Podcast to break down why Donald Trump has suffered a rare political setback, what Todd Blanche's stalled confirmation battle reveals about the limits of presidential power, and why the fight over the Justice Department is far from over. Weissmann also explains the extraordinary legal and constitutional questions raised by the renewed prosecution of James Comey over the now-infamous "8647" seashell photo, revealing why he believes the case should never reach trial. From political loyalty tests inside the Justice Department to growing concerns over national security leadership and the latest twists in the Epstein saga, Weissmann explains what these battles could signal for the months ahead. 👉 Grab your free seat to the 2-Day AI Mastermind: https://links.outskill.com/THDAIBEAAUG2 🔐 100% Discount for the first 1000 people 💥 Dive deep into AI and Learn Automations, Build AI Agents, Make videos & images – all for free! 🎁 Bonuses worth $5,100+ if you join and attend #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 mins
  • Why Trump’s Desperate Ploy to Be Serious Is a Sham

    Why Trump’s Desperate Ploy to Be Serious Is a Sham
    Aug 2 2026
    Michael Wolff and Joanna Coles argue that Donald Trump's trip to Camp David wasn't a show of strength but a sign of growing desperation, as he tries to project presidential gravitas while, they contend, becoming trapped in a war he cannot win and surrounded by advisers whose public loyalty masks private disbelief. They break down why Todd Blanche may be discovering the true cost of working for Trump, how a powerful Trump fundraiser is amassing a staggering war chest for his post-White House influence, and why Trump's grip on the Republican Party could outlast his presidency even as his poll numbers slide. Plus, they dissect the unraveling of the James Comey investigation, the bizarre role of Sammy "The Bull" Gravano, the dropped charges against Olympian Davey Hearn, and what Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence says about Washington's aging power structure in a conversation that reveals how the spectacle around Trump may be obscuring far more consequential shifts behind the scenes. Download SAILY's app and use code beast at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/beast #ad If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can start your claim in just a click without having to leave your couch: https://ForThePeople.com/TRUMP #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins